Crabby Appetizer
Dive into the irresistible flavors of this Crabby Appetizer, a creamy and indulgent baked crab dip that's perfect for any occasion. Packed with tender lump crab meat, a luscious blend of cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream, and a cheesy duo of mozzarella and Parmesan, this dish is elevated with a kick of Old Bay seasoning, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of heat from hot sauce. Baked to golden perfection in just 20 minutes, this appetizer is as quick to prepare as it is crowd-pleasing. Serve it warm with crackers, crusty bread, or colorful veggie sticks for dipping, and watch it disappear at your next gathering. Perfect for seafood enthusiasts, this crab dip is a standout appetizer that brings comforting, coastal flavors to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Lump crab meat
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 1 assortment to taste Crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Add in the minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, hot sauce, Parmesan cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix thoroughly.
Gently fold in the lump crab meat to avoid breaking up the crab too much. Ensure the mixture is evenly distributed.
Transfer the crab mixture into a small, oven-safe baking dish. Spread it into an even layer.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the dip is heated through and lightly golden on top.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Serve warm with crackers, slices of bread, or vegetable sticks for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
318 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.5 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 527 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 13.5 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 185 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 196 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
